by Dr. Radut

Elision in Everyday English"

Have you ever noticed that when you're talking to someone, certain sounds or syllables are often left out? This is called elision, and it's a common occurrence in everyday English conversations."

Elision is the process of omitting a sound or syllable when speaking, often to make the words flow more smoothly. Here are some examples of elision in everyday English conversations:

  1. "Gonna" for "going to" Example: "I'm gonna go to the store."

  2. "Wanna" for "want to" Example: "Do you wanna come with me?"

  3. "Gotta" for "got to" Example: "I gotta finish this project by tomorrow."

  4. "Lemme" for "let me" Example: "Lemme get that for you."

  5. "Might've" for "might have" Example: "I might've left my keys in the car."

  6. "Would've" for "would have" Example: "I would've helped you, but I was too busy."

  7. "Should've" for "should have" Example: "I should've finished that report yesterday."

  8. "Could've" for "could have" Example: "I could've called you, but I forgot."

  9. "Havin'" for "having" Example: "I'm havin' a party on Saturday."

  10. "Somethin'" for "something" Example: "I need somethin' to drink."

Ending: "So next time you're speaking with someone, pay attention to the way you're forming your words. You might be surprised by how much elision you use without even realizing it!"